Mathematics in Airport Literature

Authors

Professor Johnny W. Lott, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

9-21-2000

Abstract

Mathematics is found in leisure reading whether you read comic strips, romance novels, science fiction, or detective/spy novels. What mathematics is used and how that mathematics is used is a reflection of the current culture and helps to define student and adult attitudes in today’s world. The view of mathematics in popular literature is not necessarily the view of the mathematician. Do we need to try and bridge the gap, or do we view this bit of ethnography as unimportant? Just because they all speak the same language, are mathematicians and non-mathematicians able to discuss mathematical topics with understanding?

Additional Details

Thursday, 21 September 2000
4:10 p.m. in Math 109
Coffee/treats at 3:30 p.m. Math 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

Lott, Professor Johnny W., "Mathematics in Airport Literature" (2000). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 71.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/71